Use a joystick? Be the joystick.

So the Wii has taught people new ways to play video games. The Dream Machine hopes to go one step further.

The brainchild of Australian Simulation Control Systems is a big, full-body control apparatus that allows you to sit and direct gameplay by leaning side to side or forward or backward. The seat hangs in a metal frame, which is tied directly into an Xbox, PlayStation or PC. In essence, the hanging chair acts like an upside-down joystick, detecting movements you make when you lean in any direction.

I tried the Dream Machine at CES on a racing game, where I steered by just leaning to one side or the other. I still had to push a button to accelerate and do other manuevers, but the basic job of deciding where to go was something my whole body determined, not just a couple fingers.

The designers say it’s not just racing games that shine on the Dream Machine. It can handle any game, even though the main controls resemble motorcycle handles. You can still use an analog joystick and press buttons, but when it comes to a first-person shooter, you can control your movements by just by leaning in one direction.

The company says it should be available by the summer with a price tag of $1,000 to $1,500.